Month: May 2018

In a world full of automation, it seems to make sense to add paying your bills electronically to the growing list of things that can be done by technology. Not only is it FREE to use automatic payments, but it saves you money – buying checks, postage, envelops, etc. – and time! Continue reading “The Advantages of Automatic Payments and E-billing”

Owning a vehicle is no longer a luxury but a necessity for most people. Many of us work in places where vehicles are required to get around, especially in Litchfield County were public transportation really doesn’t exist. You will most likely need to purchase a vehicle that costs more money than you have on hand in your savings account. So, the question is, “Should I buy or lease a vehicle?” Continue reading “Buying vs Leasing Your Next Vehicle”

By now, you may have heard of a payment option called Apply Pay, which officially rolled out in 2014, but has lately gained a lot of traction. Apple Pay allows your customers a safe, easy, and private way to pay for goods and services in stores, in mobile apps, online, and even in certain web chats. It only makes sense that we use our cellphones as mobile wallets since we handle much of our daily lives on them. Simply load your credit or debit card information into the wallet app, wait for your card issuer to verify your card, and you are ready to start using Apple Pay. To pay for an item, a customer simply needs to hold their iPhone close to the payment terminal, rest their finger on the Touch ID until the checkmark appears. Easy, right? Continue reading “Apple Pay – should your business accept it and how does it work?”

The process of moving is stressful enough without factoring in the added costs of packing supplies, truck rentals, mover fees, etc. even if you are just moving across town. Knowing what you’ll need to spend, where you can save and being able to budget appropriately can help keep the stress down and keep some dollars in your pocket. Continue reading “How to save money when moving”